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The Satguru's grace is the sole refuge in the Kali Yuga, where karma is the dominant principle. Every action through body, mind, speech, or wealth yields a corresponding reaction, recorded by Dharmarāja, the lord of justice. The human form is a great fortune, gifted with intellect and compassion, which is the root of dharma. Ego is the root of sin and leads to self-destruction. While karma binds, repetition of the divine name provides liberation. All creation arises from one primal sound, or mantra, which is the essence of spiritual practice. Satsang is a purifying river where all distinctions dissolve. Practice diligently through the five techniques of mantra. "Kali Yuga kīval nām ādhāra. Śumar śumar nar hoi bhava pāra." "Dharma Rakṣita Rakṣita. Pāp mūl abhimān." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The essence of pilgrimage is the transformative journey of devotion. True pilgrimage requires a difficult, dedicated journey where the destination becomes the sole focus of thought and feeling. This process purifies the traveler, whose consciousness transforms into the divine place itself. Modern, easy travel loses this sacred meaning. The gathered satsang embodies a similar blessing, a confluence of divine energies. This state of joy and unity is the ideal condition for mantra practice, requiring no imagination, only observation of the present happiness. "When the bhaktas come to the master, they come with devotion, with love." "You are that Kedārnāth or Badrīnāth or Kailāśa because your feelings, your imaginations, your devotions have turned your consciousness into the divine." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The spiritual path demands uncovering hidden instincts and purifying through selfless service to embody dayā. There are two kinds of people: Lakṣatī, who have a clear aim, and Vācartī, who merely accumulate intellectual knowledge. The animal heart operates on instinct and cannot be awakened by conscience alone. Hidden negative qualities remain within, and when triggered, you react like the cat leaping at the mouse. Svādhyāya means reading your own chapter of life through self-enquiry, not just studying books. Without purifying inner qualities, meditation and prayer are futile. True wisdom descends from the head to the heart. Dayā, deep compassion, exists only where there is no ego, jealousy, or hatred. Real sādhanā is selfless service, such as cleaning the pañca pota for the sick. The mind is not controlled because attachments and desires are not controlled. Surrendering the sense of “mine” is essential for spiritual progress. Abandon harsh words if you wish to win others. Satsaṅg dissolves all dualities of religion, culture, and guru. Maintain equanimity in pleasure and pain to become dear to the Divine. Mantra anuṣṭhāna is a mini commitment to become one with yourself and embrace the world. Practice non-violence in thought, emotion, intellect, and social conduct. Life is a journey, not a final destination; purification continues. “I am not cleaning the toilets; I am cleaning myself inside.” “The body may die, but hope and burning desires do not die.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Makarasaṅkrānti marks an auspicious new beginning. The sun enters Saturn's zodiac, seen as a father visiting his son. This day also begins the sun's visible northward journey, ending a month considered inauspicious for new endeavors. It is a particularly auspicious time to leave the body, as Bhīṣma waited for this day to depart. The festival is celebrated with kite flying; in one region, kites are cut down, while in another, they are flown high as a collective striving. Special, hearty foods are prepared for the season. Despite colder measured temperatures, a perceived warmth arrives after this day, aligning with crops beginning to ripen. It is a time to commence what was held back. "It is said that if one leaves the body while the sun is far south, they will go towards the lower realms. Now, as the sun travels back north, one will go higher." "In Gujarat, they also fly kites a lot... the object is to get them as high as possible into the sky. They say that is symbolic of striving toward the heavens." Filming location: Maha Kumbha Mela, India

Bhakti, devotion, arises spontaneously and cannot be forced. At Christmas, memories vary: cold and snow for some, summer surf for others. Family, joy, food, gifts, and children’s laughter mark the time. Spiritually, it commemorates Jesus’ birth, his message of forgiveness. A hymn fragment recalled: "If we can generate that energy from within ourselves, then it also affects those who are around us." Peace must come on a personal level. It is dharma to embody saints’ guidance, to be the change. Many direct bhakti toward Jesus; others toward guru, Krishna, Ram, Shiva. Bhakti cannot be forced. It erupts from within, sometimes intense, sometimes absent. One continues sadhana, karma yoga, keeping the door open. Devotion differs among individuals; forcing one’s feeling on another is impossible. Inspiration can be shared, but there is no recipe. Practices purify, allowing bhakti to blossom. At Christmas, those devoted to Jesus find it beautiful; others can be inspired by their devotion. The peace and joy from any path are the same. Enjoy the unity, sharing, forgiveness, and share the beauty within. "To force bhakti, or to say, ‘I will devote myself to this,’ and force it to happen, just means that somehow it’s fake." "We have all of our practices, our pūjās, and our kriyās that we keep going, and we can purify ourselves so that it can have the chance to blossom." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The story of Rāma's birth reveals the glory of Ayodhyā and the fulfillment of divine promise. Ayodhyā, the unconquerable city of Dharma, was ruled by the righteous King Dasharatha. Despite his virtue, he remained without an heir due to a curse invoked by Rāvaṇa. Upon the advice of the sage Vasiṣṭha, the king performed a sacred Putra Kāmeṣṭi Yajña. From its sacred fire, a divine pudding was obtained. The king's three queens partook of it, leading to the births of Rāma, Bharata, Lakṣmaṇa, and Śatrughna. The brothers were raised and educated in dharma. When the sage Viśvāmitra arrived seeking protection for his sacrifices, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa were entrusted to him. They received divine weapons and successfully defeated the demons Tārakā, Mārīca, and Subāhu, safeguarding the sage's rituals. "Inside of the city was great harmony. All the citizens lived in a good material standard... thanks to the wise rulership of the kings." "Guru Vasiṣṭha spoke to the king that Viśvāmitrājī surely knows what he is doing, and that actually it is for the benefit of Rāma also and for the benefit of the kingdom." Filming location: India

Spiritual practice transforms knowledge into lived experience. Theoretical understanding remains incomplete without direct engagement. The guru often assigns tasks that seem irrelevant, yet they dismantle mental constructs and foster growth. Just as repetitive physical work loses its perceived difficulty through doing, our inner obstacles shrink when faced directly. Concentrating on the present step, not the entire mountain, allows progress. Regular practice, aided by constant remembrance through a mantra or image, facilitates unseen transformation. We hear the teachings repeatedly, but their power is realized only through application. "The problem is, when are you all going to put it into practice?" "The way to find out how simple it is, is just to get in there and do it." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The radiance of the divine name and the gesture of silence illuminate the path. A master's legacy lives through teachings, bhajans, and images. These pictures are tools to transcend form, each radiating a different quality for connection. One essential image shows a specific mudrā with the index finger. This finger's story symbolizes the journey from isolated self-consciousness to humble unity and strength. In tradition, this finger connects to Jupiter, the spiritual teacher. Mudrās are symbolic gestures that work with prāṇa. This particular mudrā signifies a deep silence. True silence is not merely absence of speech but awakened inner awareness through practices like antar mauna. This discipline purifies the mind by fostering awareness of one's actions and sensory reception. The tongue, governing taste and speech, is the most difficult sense to control. One must first learn to listen without immediate judgment. Stillness can be found at the center of a storm, between musical notes, or between breaths. Carry this image and contemplate it in all life's moments; it will offer answers. "All images, pictures of Mahāprabhujī, they have a certain beauty, a certain radiance." "First, we have to learn to listen. And as long as we can’t do that, we miss the whole thing." Filming location: Austria

Two primary versions of the Rāmāyaṇa exist, one by Vālmīki and one by Tulsīdāsa. Vālmīki's Sanskrit epic is ancient and detailed. Tulsīdāsa's later work in a vernacular language is more concise in some parts and expansive in others, making them complementary. Tradition holds Tulsīdāsa is a reincarnation of Vālmīki. Both sages underwent profound transformations. Vālmīki began life as a robber named Agni Śarma. After being corrected by Nārada, he performed intense penance, was reborn as the sage Vālmīki, and composed the first poetic verse. Tulsīdāsa was named Rām Bōlā at birth but faced abandonment. After extensive scriptural study, he was deeply attached to his wife. Her rebuke for his worldly attachment sparked his renunciation. Instructed by Lord Śiva to write in the common language, he composed the Rāmcaritamānas. The Rāmāyaṇa narrates the journey of Lord Rāma, an incarnation of Viṣṇu, who descended to defeat the demon Rāvaṇa. Rāvaṇa obtained a boon of invincibility from gods and demons, leading to great tyranny, which prompted the divine intervention. "Is your family part of your sins? Will they suffer along with you?" "If your love towards God were at least half of your attachment to my body, you would have been liberated long ago." Filming location: UK

Organic gardening follows natural cycles without chemical interruption. Soil is enriched using natural topsoil and fertilizers like aged cow dung, which provides essential NPK nutrients. Water from a reservoir enables cultivation in the desert, using flood irrigation for sandy soil. Preparation involves tilling the soil by hand. Work is done by local villagers and yoga students. Gardens include vegetables, ornamentals, and medicinal plants. Pests are managed with bio-sprays from neem leaves. Cultivation is seasonal, using cover crops like legumes to fix nitrogen. Produce includes vegetables, grains, chilies, and Ayurvedic preparations like herbal teas. "Organic farming does not interrupt the natural, native cycles." "The very heart of organic farming: you keep it seasonal and do not try to manipulate nature." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The unseen harmony between nature and the ashram reveals a grace beyond logic. A large tournament with thousands of children caused no disturbance to bees living near the temple. Yet, when a few disruptive boys arrived, those same bees chased them away. Scriptures call bees Śiva's soldiers. A skeptical witness saw a sādhu manifest sweets for a horse from empty hands, an inexplicable event. Horses, released to graze, chose instead to perform parikramā for hours, ignoring fresh grass. A dying horse, unable to stand, suddenly dragged itself to the temple steps, bowed its head, and then returned to die. These events show a profound, unexplainable connection. The energy of this place operates on levels beyond our understanding, working through all beings here. "These bees were living near the Śiva Mandir, so it was almost like they got these boys out." "She went there and put her head down on the step... and then she went back and died." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

A tour of an ashram reveals its multifaceted life. The central project is a stone Oṃ building for yoga and spiritual practice, housing a sacred Samādhi and a Śiva temple. This place is a global center for yoga education, where visitors immerse in practice and sādhana. Daily life integrates Vedic culture, pūjā, and local festivals, teaching devotion through direct experience. Education extends to language, Sanskrit, Jyotiṣa, and Āyurveda, alongside a large local school and college. Environmental work includes planting over 100,000 trees, transforming the landscape, and rainwater harvesting projects. A hospital provides healthcare and village outreach. Organic farming produces food for the community. The ashram includes animal care for hundreds of cows, embodying compassion. All activities converge as practical spirituality. "The one constant in all practices is the feeling with which it is done—the bhakti, devotion, and faith." "Each planted tree requires great energy and care to start, but once rooted, it blossoms and grows quickly." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Rāmāyaṇa's eternal truth uplifts every soul through its simplicity and wisdom. Its stories provide solutions to life's problems, illustrating ideal dharma for all human roles. This combination of beauty and wisdom made it a cultural pillar, read in homes for generations. Modern decline was reversed by a television series that captivated the nation, demonstrating the story's enduring power. The epic's origin lies with Vālmīki, who was moved by a scene of nature and tragedy. From his spontaneous poetic curse, the first verse emerged, which Lord Brahmā then sanctioned as the foundation for the entire work. Vālmīki was instructed to compose the story for humanity's future. "The truth written in the Rāmāyaṇa is eternal; it was valid thousands of years ago and is valid now." "Everyone can find there the solution to their own life problems." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Today is Mahāprabhujī’s Mahāsamādhi, a reminder to remain an ordinary bhakta. Apply teachings moment to moment, despite the ego’s opposite pull. An experience with the horse Sultan in Jadan near the tin shed illustrates this. Sultan refused to go forward, wanting breakfast in the stable. For half an hour, he circled, resisting direction. Firmness of mind was needed; it was a defining moment. Finally, he moved forward a short distance, then resisted for five minutes more. The next day, resistance lasted one circle. Thereafter, a slight head turn required only a gentle correction. Mornings became easy and beautiful. So too in sādhanā: the mind resists at certain points, seeking comfort. Firm conviction and bhakti, trusting Swāmījī and Mahāprabhujī, establish relationship with mind. Then staying on the path becomes easier when the same issue arises. Three teachings are key: do not be discouraged by problems; complete tasks immediately; do not give up what is started. Awareness is needed daily, like keeping the horse’s head straight, to focus on Mahāprabhujī, Paramparā, Swāmījī, mantra, sevā, satsaṅg. These are the jewels toward which to head. “Do not let yourself be discouraged by problems. Earthly life constantly flows between the banks of fortune and grief. Always fulfill your duties with inner certainty and faith.” “Do not give up what you have already started. There will always be obstacles in the way, just as roses always have thorns. Remove those obstacles with self-confidence. And by God’s grace, your path will lead you to the goal.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Bhakti is the magnet that draws the ever-present master. After Mahāsamādhi, the concentrated divine light dissolves back into omnipresence. That light permeates all existence. Accessing it requires the magnet of bhakti. The master promises presence when devotees think of him. A bhajan lists worldly boons from the master. These include siddhis, riches, and power. The Divine Mother reveals she actually bestows such gifts. Her warehouse offers everything within māyā. These gifts bind and are impermanent. The master’s true gift is the light of Ātmajñāna. Liberation comes only through the Satguru’s mercy. Even gods and avatars served the Satguru. The master’s physical form is sattvic māyā. The inner light is Brahman. Contact with this form burns karmas. Bhakti sustains this connection. “Don’t be afraid. You are with me always, and I am with you. Whenever my devotees think of me, I will be present.” “I can give ṛddhis and siddhis... but, O Lord, the nature of māyā is to bind. This is my principle, and I am not able to change this principle. Even to my most devoted bhaktas, I cannot grant eternal peace.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The spiritual glory of India is illuminated through the bhajan "Dhanya Dhanya Bhārat Bhūmi." India stands as the spiritual sun, with other countries as its rays. This bhajan, composed by Swami Madhavānandjī, sings praise to the land of Bhārata. It offers millions of salutations to this holy country. The Lord incarnated here to save the world, an ocean of bliss. Countless sages, saints, and leaders have arisen from this soil. The Himalayas crown the land, snow like a golden lotus diadem. Holy rivers Gaṅgā, Yamunā, and Kāverī wash its feet. India’s glory surpasses even the heavens of Indra, Brahmā, and Svarga. In those realms, liberation is not attainable; only on earth can one act and strive. Therefore, God prefers to incarnate in India to serve. Service weighs heavier than liberation itself. The bhajan even gives a postal address: Rājasthāna, Pālī district, Jādan village. There stands the Viśvaguru Dvārā, the ashram for the whole world. Mahāprabhujī is the light of this country, illuminating the whole world. Thus, repeated salutations to this sacred land. This teaching calls for protection of that spiritual heritage. "India is like the spiritual sun, and the other countries are like the sun’s rays." "Mokṣa aura sevā, yadi tulanā kareṅ to sevā adhika bhārī hai – liberation and service, if you compare them, service actually weighs more." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The gathering focuses on Mahāprabhujī’s Mahāsamādhi and the distinct nature of his divine incarnation. Mahāprabhujī was not a Jīvan Mukta but an avatāra, fully enlightened from birth. His whole life was a teaching in itself. He needed no guru but took one to show devotion. His teaching is in the bhajans, not in scholarly works. Many disciples mirrored his essence exactly. Saints attract through radiance alone. At death, one may undergo mṛtyu and be reborn by karma. One may attain svarga-nivāsa, a temporary heaven from good deeds. The true aim is mahāsamādhi, final merging into Brahman. Heaven is impermanent. Mahāsamādhi ends all rebirth and karma. This state cannot be reached by personal effort; only guru’s grace can pull one there. The bhajan “Guruvara māy” describes that world: no birth, no death, no karma, eternal bliss, a light without sun or moon. There, the Satguru rules. Miracles from Mahāprabhujī’s life—predicting a gold mine, a never-drying sweet-water well, a healing substance—confirm his divine nature. The celebration intensifies awareness that liberation depends entirely on the Guru’s mercy. “Mahāprabhujī was not a Jīvan Mukta. Mahāprabhujī was enlightened right from the beginning.” “Mokṣa mūlaṁ guru kṛpā — only through the mercy of the Guru can we attain mokṣa.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

True freedom is found not in license, but through the Guru's expert guidance. A generic, self-directed spiritual effort lacks the integrated knowledge of a true master, just as a simple projector lacks the effect of a complete educational system designed by experts. The Guru possesses the experiential knowledge to tailor the teaching and awaken one from slumber. What seems like a loss of freedom—following the Guru's discipline—is merely the shedding of bondage to desires and perceived limits. In reality, this discipline grants the freedom to act according to one's true will and to discover a vast, unknown potential. The Guru's direction, which may seem illogical or difficult, is based on a vision of consequences the disciple cannot see. Faith in this guidance is essential. "Without a master who truly understands, has that experience, and possesses deep knowledge of the path, it is like the difference between playing your own CD on a wall and having a complete, integrated system." "Real freedom comes when we reach the level of self-discipline... Only with self-discipline are we able to act according to our true will, not according to the dictates of our senses." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Devotion itself purifies the devotee's faults. Focus on opening the heart to that relationship, not on technical intellectualism. Surrender feels intimidating, as it opens one to a limitless wildness beyond human structure, requiring trust in the enduring foundation of the master's love. Remember personal connections with the master through shared moments, meditation, and dreams. Spiritual practice is the inner purification that prepares a place for the guru to enter. Constant practice through mantra, meditation, and prayer cleans and embellishes this inner abode. This creates the possibility for mental worship when the master sits within. Pilgrimage and service aim to open the heart so this inner relationship can ignite. All practice prepares the inner place for the master's entry. "Today is a blissful day because the Guru came to my house." "A lot of embellishment will be done in the place where we will plant the Master." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The guru's grace manifests as foresight and transformative power, transcending human limitations. A master once foretold of gold within distant hills, a prophecy met with confusion. Decades later, precious stone was discovered precisely there, causing conflict as predicted. In another village, the master instructed the digging of a well. While all other wells run dry, this one remains perpetually full of sweet water. A saint once willingly took on a disciple's physical ailment, embodying selfless love. Our capacity to affect others is not limited by physical distance. A negative vibration, like insults from a tribe that can kill a tree, carries power. Similarly, a person's inner peace or turmoil subtly influences any environment. The key is to become a clear channel. Do not attempt to generate this force yourself. The master transforms the divine current into a voltage the disciple can bear. Become a pure instrument through dedicated practice and mantra. Calm the mind's fluctuations to allow that light to flow through you to those in need. "There’s gold in those hills. It’s full of gold." "Since the time they dug that well, it didn’t matter if every other well in the area was dry; that one had never been dry." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Spiritual practice begins with what is present, not with waiting for ideal conditions. Many communities and paths exist, each with unique customs and days of worship, yet their essence of compassionate practice is identical. Reflect on children creating art from available materials; they simply use what is here. People often delay action, awaiting a perfect moment that may never arrive. Consider a surfer in competition; if one waits only for the perfect wave, one may catch none and score no points. The available wave must be taken and used fully. Similarly, one might delay fitness by seeking perfect equipment. The present moment and current circumstances are perfect for practice. Every experience matures our spiritual light. Each person is a spiritual leader through their actions, setting an example primarily for their own awareness. This makes life itself a continuous and joyful offering. "If you wait for the perfect moment, it may never come." "What we have now is perfect. It’s perfect for our practice. And the perfect moment to do it is now."

The essence of spiritual practice is connection, which is fundamental for everything to function. Like an equation expanding before simplifying, the spiritual journey begins with a small inner question that grows complex through practice and self-exposure before resolving into a simple answer. The core knowledge from ancient texts like the Upaniṣads expresses a singular essence of unity, love, and compassion. This essence has expanded into the diverse religions and practices seen today, which all ultimately return to that same source. The community's collective contribution, like each adding to a soup, creates a powerful shared light. It is crucial to continually remember the preciousness of this spiritual connection and community, lest familiarity dulls its perception. "All that we see, that we hear, that moves away from us, all that arises from unity." "The world needs to humanize, not homogenize."

A saint provides light for the path, but disciples must apply the brakes of self-discipline. A wandering saint walked a dark road with a torch. A motorcycle approached rapidly with no light. The saint, wishing to help, shone his torch and offered his battery, shouting warnings. The rider passed and shouted back that he had no brakes either, continuing uncontrollably into the darkness. This illustrates the Guru's role: to give the light of knowledge illuminating the spiritual path. That light alone is insufficient without the disciple's practice and discipline. The teachings are passed down through a living lineage. Each master realizes the same eternal truth and expresses it in a way relevant to their time and disciples. This accumulated wisdom is an infinite treasure for those who receive it. The inner light resides within all hearts, and the saint's existence is to help others see it. "Take my battery! You need light or you will crash!" "What use is your battery? I have no brakes either!" Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

On this auspicious Guru constellation, remember the Master. The inner connection determines nearness to the Guru. Openness is key to receiving guidance. The answer needed may not be what is wanted, but trust allows acceptance. Bowing is a practice of flexibility and receiving. One bows not to give, but to receive. To understand the Guru, one must stand underneath. The Guru’s feet are the source of all knowledge; without them, other knowledge is useless. Washing the Guru’s feet yields charanamrita, the most sacred nectar containing all holy places. Simply sitting at the Guru’s feet can transform anger and restlessness into peace. The Guru accepts everything—good and bad—and purifies. A saint once urged: hold on to the Guru’s feet, never let go. Innocent offerings at the feet of saints bring immense blessings. Take every chance to bow and touch the feet. The power of blessings is a shakti not to be missed. The Guru’s presence alone reveals the peace and love within. “if you have not understood the Guru’s feet, then every other type of knowledge is useless.” “Don’t let go, hold on to his feet. It doesn’t matter what he tries to do. He may try and kick you off, just hold on, don’t let go.” Filming locations: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Śrī Śaṅkarācārya, embodiment of Lord Śiva, restores dharma and Advaita Vedānta. His parents, childless Brahmins, receive a son from Śiva destined for a short, brilliant life. Born in Kālaḍī, he masters the Vedas by age five. A poor woman blesses him, and his prayer brings golden rain. Brahmins foretell death at eight, sixteen, or thirty-two, but sages extend his years. At eight, a crocodile seizes him, and his mother permits āpat sannyāsa; the crocodile releases him, becoming a Gandharva. He walks to the Narmadā, meets guru Govindapāda, and is accepted after reciting Śivoham. His paramaguru Gauḍapādācārya first teaches Advaita Vedānta historically. Govindapāda sends him to Kāśī, where at twelve he writes commentaries on Upaniṣads, Gītā, and Brahma Sūtras. An untouchable teaches non-duality, revealing himself as Śiva. He debates Ṛṣi Vyāsa, who blesses his work and grants sixteen more years. He travels India, receives five Liṅgams from Śiva, and establishes them. In Kāñcī, he attains realization, founding four maṭhas for the directions, with a fifth at Kāñcī. He appoints disciples: Hastāmalaka, Padmapāda, Sureśvarācārya, Toṭakācārya, and later Sarvajñātmācārya. The maṭhas continue, with heads as Śaṅkarācāryas initiated in Brahmacarya. "May your self-realization shine like the āmalakī in your palms." "You teach Advaita, the philosophy of non-dualism, and thus you teach that all souls are identical with God. So how did you come to duality? Are you asking me to step aside? Do you mean this body or this Ātman? Who is to step back?" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Nāhaṁ Kartā—the attitude of “I am not the doer”—is the most important principle for yoga and daily life. Ego is the greatest danger. Nāhaṁ Kartā serves as a shield. Swamiji expressed gratitude for being chosen as a channel for the divine. His commentary on the Yoga Sūtras discloses personal samadhi experiences. Early 1969 brought a vision of Mahāprabhujī amid blinding light and bliss. Mahāprabhujī declared Swamiji his true ambassador. A Vienna experience in 1972 engulfed him in overwhelming light as disciples watched. Devotees share confirming miracles. One disciple beheld Swamiji’s form become crystalline white light. Another felt unity of two bodies and one soul walking together. A doctor’s stress dissolved through constant mantra practice instructed by the guru. A car crash was averted when the mantra “Om” arose. A negative child transformed after a pilgrimage to India. The guru’s discipline purifies ignorance. Obedience to the guru is vital. Swamiji vowed to lead thousands to self-realization in this life. “I am so thankful that I am chosen. Whatever my qualities, I am chosen as a channel for the divine.” “My son, you are mine for all eternity. You are my true ambassador.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The breath is a bridge between unconscious function and conscious control. It belongs to the autonomic nervous system yet can be willfully directed. Observing the natural breath is the essential foundation. A consciously maintained breathing pattern influences the heartbeat and other autonomic functions, explaining prāṇāyāma's profound effects. Begin by cultivating breath awareness without dogma, encouraging self-exploration. A proper foundation allows for later alteration through prāṇāyāma. The chosen exploration reveals individual needs and helps release rigid beliefs. Physical movements and mental states influence the breath, and conversely, the breath influences the mind. Calming the breath is a natural anti-stress technique. Simplicity holds power; a single coordinated movement can be profoundly effective. Do not force control; let deeper breathing develop naturally through daily practice. There are three basic patterns for coordinating breath with āsana: movement synchronized with breath, holding a posture with normal breath, and entering a posture with breath retention. Different postures influence the breath in specific ways, such as making it slower, deeper, or activating one lung. These relationships are a field for personal exploration and student discovery. "When we want to work on ourselves, we must first realize our starting point." "Let it grow slowly, naturally. But bring awareness to it."

The Guru’s glory and the destiny of a sacred land. The Guru’s eternal principle is the same as the ātmā in all beings, yet the flame burns faintly. The bhajan “Barahu bhāga” celebrates the Guru’s incarnation and the land’s fate. Bhāga means karma become destiny, applying to individuals and nations as collective karma. A country must be worthy to receive an avatāra, just as a mother must be worthy. The avatāra comes from the immortal world in human form to bring happiness and liberate souls. Darśan of the Guru removes suffering, transforms perception, and reveals life’s deeper purpose. The Lord of Death has no power over one who receives the Guru’s merciful glance. The Guru makes death his food; in the Guru’s shelter, death cannot approach. Without a Satguru, no one—whether deva, human, muni, or avatāra—can cross the ocean of worldly existence. Even an avatāra takes a guru to set an example, though none is needed. The Guru is greater than God in function, being God’s compassion reaching into creation. Meeting the Guru is a grace, a karma that guides the soul to the right teacher. Initiation is adoption; from that moment the spiritual path truly begins. Humility marks spiritual progress; the enlightened saint speaks as a humble child. Discouragement and ego are two pitfalls where the Guru’s love or sharp correction restores the path. The Guru is the active channel; without this, access to the divine remains remote. “The Guru does not die. The Guru is the eternal principle.” “Progress in spirituality is progress in humility.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The authors of the Rāmāyaṇa are Maharṣi Vālmīki and Gosvāmī Tulsīdās. Maharṣi Vālmīki composed the original Sanskrit epic and appears within it as a sage who sheltered Sītā and taught her sons. Born a brāhmaṇa, he became a bandit named Ratnākara. Ṛṣi Nārada transformed him by revealing that relatives do not share his bad karma. Nārada gave the mantra "Rāma," which he chanted in reverse as "Māra" with intense determination. His tapasyā led to an anthill covering him, hence the name Vālmīki. Nārada later visited and told him of Rāma's virtues. Witnessing a hunter kill a krauñca bird, a curse burst forth as the first śloka. Brahmā instructed him to compose the entire Rāmāyaṇa in this metre. The Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa has seven books and 24,000 verses. Its date is uncertain, but astronomical data suggests Rāma lived around 5114 BCE. Gosvāmī Tulsīdās translated it into Awadhi as the Rāmacaritamānasa. He lived in the turbulent 16th century, considered an incarnation of Vālmīki. Orphaned and abandoned, he was raised by sādhu Narharidās and studied deeply. After marriage, his wife's rebuke led him to renounce and become a sādhu. Through Hanumān's guidance, he had darśana of Rāma and composed the Rāmājñā Praśna oracle. The oracle is consulted with reverence on auspicious days like Thursday, requiring purity and faith. “If only the love that you have for me were directed, even a little, towards God, you would already be realized.” “Hanumāna does not have an easy task.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A bhajan reveals the hidden nature of a divine incarnation and the challenge of recognition. The divine light incarnated in human form, a riddle for the mind. Many met him but could not understand. Recognition is not intellectual but a deep heart realization—to see God in the human form. This is hindered by māyā, the illusion of the physical world that captivates the ignorant. Māyā is our reaction to the world, attacking our weakest point. Spiritual progress ends when one becomes entangled in māyā, losing common sense. Only through the guru's mercy can this veil be lifted. Our practice must cultivate humility, the sole qualification for that grace. Those who recognize the guru achieve the immortal; they become transformed. The disease of worldly desire is cured only by that recognition, bringing true satisfaction. "Apne āpko chupāne vāle." "Jisane Jānā Mahāprabhujī Ko, Usane Pāyā Amṛta Khāna."

Dīvālī, the festival of lights, signifies the victory of inner light over ignorance and the celebration of divine incarnation. The darkest night marks the birth of Mahāprabhujī, bringing light to the world. External lamps are lit to honor this, but the real lamp is the soul’s light within. The festival recalls Rāma’s return from exile, symbolizing the triumph of virtue. Darkness represents ignorance, confusion, and fear. Light brings orientation, understanding, and peace. True giving is giving the light, not merely presents. Happiness cannot be bought; it must be developed inside. The incarnation occurs at the darkest moment to offer hope. Like Christmas, Dīvālī uses the longest nights to promise coming light. Spiritual practices are simple but demand deep respect to be effective. The festival is a time for profound forgiveness, releasing all past hurts. The dark moon represents the state of unenlightenment. The real Dīvālī means diving within to experience inner enlightenment. Enlightenment is the divine entering the heart, transforming darkness into joy. Seekers are reminded to realize their own inner divinity. "All the outer, external lights of the world cannot compare to a single ray of our inner light, the light of our inner soul." "To be able to forgive is one of the greatest things you can achieve." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Prāṇāyāma techniques are categorized into preparatory purification, classical methods, and other practices. Preparatory techniques like Nāḍī Śodhana and the six kriyās, including Kapālbhāti, purify the body for stronger prāṇāyāmas. Classical techniques include Bhastrikā, Ujjāyī, Brahmārī, Śītalī, Siddhakārī, Plāvinī, Mūrchā, and Sūrya Bheda. Nāḍī Śodhana purifies the blood and respiratory system, strengthens breathing, and balances the nervous system. Kumbhaka, or breath retention, is the essence of prāṇāyāma. Bhastrikā is a strong, quick practice with equal emphasis on inhalation and exhalation, distinct from Kapālbhāti which emphasizes exhalation. Practice must be gradual to avoid hyperventilation risks, as intense breathing reduces arterial carbon dioxide, potentially restricting cerebral blood flow. Regular, gentle practice allows the body to adapt. Cooling prāṇāyāmas like Śītalī and Sītkārī are for hot climates. Strong practices are contraindicated during acute illness. "Kumbhaka is the essence of all prāṇāyāmas." "Bhastrikā increases oxygen in the blood, which is good—the whole point of breathing. But the downside is that carbon dioxide decreases." Filming location: Bratislava, Slovakia

Prāṇāyāma's spiritual aims are to control the prāṇas, achieve motionlessness of prāṇa and mind, and awaken the Kuṇḍalinī. These are pursued through specific techniques. Prāṇāyāma is often combined with mantra repetition, termed Sagarbha, which greatly increases its effectiveness. Mudrās and Bandhas are typically integrated with these breathing practices to direct energy. The practice of Nāḍī Śodhana purifies the three main energy channels and balances the lunar and solar aspects of one's personality. This balance is essential, as breathing through only one nostril creates a one-sided effect. Advanced practice involves carefully incorporating breath retention, or Kumbhaka, after establishing a natural, relaxed rhythm where the exhalation is longer than the inhalation. This progression must be approached without strain, respecting health contraindications like high blood pressure. "Prāṇāyāma practiced with a mantra is 100 times more effective than practiced without a mantra." "The real Nāḍī Śodhana is only that one with Kumbhaka." Filming location: Bratislava, Slovakia

Prāṇāyāma is the conscious regulation of breath, the vital link between the physical body and meditation. It influences autonomous bodily functions through the breath, which is uniquely both automatic and controllable. By establishing a rhythmic breathing pattern, one indirectly affects the heartbeat, nervous system, and other processes, enabling profound effects. Prāṇāyāma's essence is the expansion of prāṇa, or life energy, which leads to an expansion of consciousness. Successful practice requires specific preconditions. First, master a steady and relaxed sitting posture. Second, maintain a sāttvic vegetarian diet, as food directly influences the mental state. Third, develop a deep, natural yogic breath. Practice must be systematic and daily, under proper guidance, without straining. Prāṇāyāma purifies the energy channels, balances the mind, and prepares one for deeper meditation. Its effects are physical, mental, and spiritual. The core technique is kumbhaka, the deliberate pause in the breath, which creates stillness and opens energy blockages. This purification process can bring subconscious material to the surface for release. "Prāṇāyāma is the conscious and deliberate control and regulation of the breath." "Through prāṇāyāma, the consciousness is expanded." Filming location: Bratislava, Slovakia

Observing the natural breath is the essential foundation before practicing prāṇāyāma. We must first know how we breathe without interference, as modern life often creates unnatural patterns. Start by lying down and relaxing the entire body. Observe the speed and depth of your breath—whether it is like small ripples or big waves. Notice where the main movement is centered, in the belly or the chest, and compare the two. Observe the length of your inhalation and exhalation, and where each begins. Pay close attention to any pauses after inhalation or exhalation. Check if your breathing pattern is regular or has irregularities. Then, experiment with taking a few maximum-capacity breaths to feel your full lung capacity. Finally, through a guided visualization of walking on grass, sand, water, and concrete, observe how these imagined environments affect your breath. This awareness reveals how lifestyle and tension influence breathing. The goal is not to force change but to cultivate relaxation and awareness through regular practice, allowing the breath to naturally deepen and calm over time. "Before we interfere in our breathing process, we should first know how we are actually breathing." "Progress in breathing means, actually, that your breath calms down. That means automatically that your mind calms down." Filming location: Bratislava, Slovakia

Prāṇa is the universal life force, subtle and omnipresent, which cannot be reduced to mere breath or physical energy. It is the essence of consciousness and divinity, manifesting in all forms. Western science does not comprehend it, as prāṇa is known only through direct experience and practice. It pervades the cosmos, accumulating in objects and beings, taking on the qualities of whatever it enters. In plants, it remains pure; in animals, it assumes their consciousness. Within the human body, prāṇa differentiates into five primary functions: Prāṇa, Apāna, Samāna, Vyāna, and Udāna. These must be balanced for health and harmony. The breath is the gross vehicle for prāṇa, and through practices like prāṇāyāma, one can work with this energy. Food is a secondary source, with its prāṇic quality influenced by the three guṇas. Ultimately, prāṇa is the link between the physical and astral bodies and is identical to the soul and to God. "In every atom, there is prāṇa, life energy. Prāṇa is not to be identified with oxygen, electricity, or vitality; these are only its qualities or aspects." "Prāṇa is the link between the astral and physical body." Filming location: Bratislava, Slovakia

Lokas are cosmic planes of consciousness, not physical places. The cosmos contains many lokas, with fourteen fundamental ones. Movement among them is a shift in awareness, not spatial travel. The waking state corresponds to the earthly Bhūrloka, dreaming to the astral Bhuvaḥloka, and deep meditation to the highest realms. These planes exist within the individual, mapped to the body's cakras and sheaths. The seven higher lokas ascend from the earthly plane. Bhūrloka is the gross material world. Bhuvaḥloka is the astral sphere of dreams and transition. Svargaloka is a heavenly realm of temporary enjoyment for meritorious souls. Maharloka is a great sphere for sages beyond the current creation cycle. Janaloka is the sphere of creativity and liberated beings. Tapaloka is the sphere of ascetic fervor. Satyaloka, the highest, is the plane of truth and final liberation, where the soul merges with the Absolute. These realms dissolve in cosmic cycles, but the highest worlds are indestructible. "The lokas denote the level of an individual’s consciousness—the plane of awareness." "Movement among the lokas is not a spatial journey but a shift within our own consciousness."

The alchemy of satsaṅg transforms life's value through the Guru's presence. When one listens to satsaṅg with understanding, life's value changes completely, like iron turned to gold by the philosopher's stone. The burden of human existence becomes a precious jewel. Being with the Guru and receiving teachings transmutes qualities, as a bamboo shoot near sandalwood absorbs its fragrance. Dirty water merging with the Ganges becomes holy. Worries and identification with the body dissolve, and fear of death loses its power. The heart is offered as a temple for the Master. The spiritual family, bound by the Guru's love, surpasses blood ties; disciples are children of Mahāprabhujī. The Guru's love exceeds even a mother's love; the children's happiness brings joy to the Guru. Thus, listening to and following Guru Vākya, even without immediate understanding, leads to liberation. One must accept the Guru's word and follow it, even if not understood. The Guru guides toward final understanding and divine consciousness, having no other desire. Reminiscing early days, local songs were sung instead of bhajans, as in the Beskidy mountains. Swamiji enjoyed these simple songs full of beauty and love. Later, bhajans like "Om Jaya Guru Deva" were learned, marking the evolution of devotion. The presence of the Master remains the greatest gift, filling the heart with gratitude. “Paras avacchana kanchana kiyakshaname—like this, human life, which once felt like a burden, becomes a precious jewel.” “Jé se kariyār milé chandan, nasaṅg malī agar ho jāvate hē—a bamboo shoot growing among sandalwood trees absorbs the fragrance and becomes as precious as sandalwood.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The spiritual path requires urgency, motivation, and the willingness to sacrifice. Transmitting deep feelings is difficult unless hearts are attuned. A year of service in an ashram provided profound instruction. Cleansing layers of paint from a temple became a metaphor for purifying the inner self from impurities. This labor, done with dedication, was met with divine grace. Hidden sacred images were miraculously revealed beneath the paint, offering darśan as encouragement. The guru assigns tasks that mirror inner obstacles, like clearing deep-rooted bushes symbolizing karmas. What the disciple cannot accomplish alone, the guru's greater power completes. Intense physical heat became a great teacher. By recognizing the sun and the heat as the divine presence permeating one's very being, the suffering ceased. The master guides us to face our limitations and realize the eternal light within, beyond the darkness of the body and mind. This requires believing in the journey's deeper truth and sacrificing attachments. The ashram needs this spirit of practical service and inner commitment. "Svāmījī sometimes said, I cannot be everywhere. But I can be there through you." "Heat was a great experience and a great master." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Transforming anger from a poison into spiritual energy is the topic. Anger and negative qualities act as inner poison. A true story illustrates this: an elderly woman’s cancer regressed dramatically when she released a thirty-year-old grievance. Suppression only creates accumulated tension. The correct method is to transform the energy, as described in the chakra system. First, accept the anger’s presence. Then, seek to understand its cause. Such understanding can shift into compassion, as when a neighbor’s anger was recognized as a cry of loneliness. Viewing harm through the law of karma transforms emotions: suffering received is past karma returning, closing a cycle. One can then think, “How good, one karma less,” and even feel concern for the other’s future burden. The Vishuddhi Chakra helps step beyond personal viewpoint. Forgiving becomes a powerful act of giving. Remembering that all are spiritual seekers and children of the divine lifts the energy upward. Even those who hurt can be accepted as teachers revealing one’s own hidden flaws. This turns anger into a tool for self-inquiry. Therefore, transform anger by writing it in water and do not delay spiritual practice. "Rather, I will die than ever forgive that." "You just said, ‘Rather, I will die than ever forgive that.’ What should I do? I have no job here." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path to inner stillness requires integrating simple practices into daily life and shifting how we perceive ourselves and others. To sit comfortably, make floor-sitting a daily habit during meals, computer use, or watching television. This allows the legs to relax naturally, reawakening childhood ease. The spiritual journey often begins through nature and poetry, leading to deep listening and inner absorption. Anger is not the problem; clinging to it afterward is. Express anger if needed, then let it go without disturbing peace. The mind traps like a drunk man gripping a gate, not realizing freedom lies in turning around. Understanding means standing under another, receiving their perspective before judging. Compassion is sharing another's inner feeling, not pitying from above. A core aim is to see everyone as brothers and sisters. Forgive yourself when stumbling: simply get up and try again. Mastery comes from repeated falls and recoveries. Do not compare your journey to others; each has unique challenges. View personal obstacles as issues to resolve, not problems that intimidate. Respect transformation in others; see them in the present, free from past labels. Persist on the path; the only question is how to move forward. “It is the time when you can see everybody as your brother and your sister.” “To understand somebody, you must stand underneath them.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Returning to an ashram is a return to the spiritual home. A sannyasin's true home is the entire world, yet the soul returns home upon entering an ashram filled with the Guru's vibration. Living in an ashram harmonizes one's being with a high spiritual level, a state that requires strict discipline to maintain outside. Leaving the ashram's environment leads to a gradual, often unnoticed, loss of that connection. Returning quickly reveals the contrast, acting as a mirror. This creates deep gratitude for such places of pure energy where one can refresh and draw inspiration. The modern sannyasa is dynamic, involving service and surrendering personal will to fulfill the Guru's mission. A spiritual community thrives on direct experience cultivated through sādhanā and sevā, a foundation sometimes lost amidst material pursuits elsewhere. "Jādan is the spiritual heaven. In Jādan, nothing is lacking and there is no problem. The only problem there is, is ourselves." "You will not get what you wish for, but you will certainly receive what you need." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The practice of sādhanā is learning to find harmony within any situation, like a musician finding the right rāga for his environment. Mastery comes from long practice, not from forcing change. Through dedicated sādhanā, one learns to adjust and play in tune with life's circumstances, making inner peace independent of external conditions. Karma yoga reveals our limits and hidden reserves, redefining our sense of balance. It is a practical tool to work on the mind's core principles of rāga and dveṣa—likes and dislikes. Constantly resisting what we dislike drains energy. By accepting and doing what is needed, that resistance weakens. Life becomes smoother as we stop choosing based on preference and simply act according to the situation. This mastery over the mind brings peace and improves meditation, as mental disturbances often stem from these very desires. The aim is to appreciate what comes without clinging, and to not desire what does not come. "If we can manage that, then our peace is no longer dependent on external circumstances. Our peace depends on how we play with that situation." "A wise person behaves like this—if something comes to enjoy, he enjoys it with a full heart. If nothing comes to enjoy, then one doesn't even desire it." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A time for peace is found through mantra and music. The title originates from an experience of subtle inner stillness, where mental arguments ceased, leaving only peace. A spontaneous wish for universal happiness arose in that silence. The recording project aims to share this peace, allowing others to practice with mantras and experience the effect. The process itself revealed the mantra's power through focused attention during recording. The shared practice is a step toward bringing people closer together. The occasion is marked by devotional music aligned with the spiritual mood. "After about ten minutes, I realized that my inner thinking, the internal arguments, were not there anymore." "The purpose of this CD: to help us practice with it... and experience that peace."

A lesson in letting go of logic to follow the Guru's word. A command was given to solve a problem with school transport. The instruction was to sell the buses and use trucks instead. This directive defied all reason and seemed impossible. The effort began to obey it regardless. While preparing the trucks, a new call came. The previous order was completely reversed, deemed unacceptable. The point was to let go of personal logic and attempt the practice. The situation resolved itself when the effort to obey was made. Another teaching is to care for all ashrams and centers as one's own. They are not run by separate groups but are a collective responsibility. Every action or restraint that maintains them is a contribution. This extends to fellow practitioners; their progress and struggles are shared. Supporting others uplifts the entire group, as everyone moves forward together. The instruction is to always help pull out the weeds. "It is just my wish that everyone should care for the ashram like it is their own." "It’s always good to keep pulling out the weeds." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Silence allows us to hear what has already been given. Everything needed for the spiritual path is present, but the constant mental chatter must be stilled to perceive it. Karma yoga trains this silence by dissolving attachment to outcomes and personal understanding. The guru may assign tasks and change instructions, leading to a point where conceptual thinking stops. One simply acts without evaluating goodness or anticipating results. This process purifies and cultivates steadfastness. Practice must also be without expectation, as seeking an experience destroys the very silence where truth is heard. The inner sound of divine love is always present, an unstruck resonance heard only in mental quiet. Enlightenment is possible for all; practicing with this conviction changes the intensity and purpose of one's entire life. Dedication means applying this awareness to every moment, making all of life part of the practice. "Good, now you’re ready to hear." "Leveling the ground means leveling the ego." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Reincarnation is not about Om but the realm of karma and changing forms. The divine Om, as formless consciousness, remains untouched by physical change. The three aspects A-U-M are the gunas creating all forms, like primary colors producing endless hues. Reincarnation means shifting appearances according to karma. Animals lack free will and intellect, so they create no new karma. A lion killing is not sin, a cow’s vegetarian nature not merit. Only human birth carries responsibility through free will and discerning buddhi. The soul’s journey is driven by past actions and present desires. The final thought at death becomes a request to return to attachments. Spiritual effort is never lost; consciousness continues where it left off. A sincere devotee is assured at least human rebirth. Yet even advanced seekers can slip; a yogi’s dying attachment to a deer led to animal incarnation. Latent good karma reemerged after that life to bring liberation. Stories show that what happened long ago, like Dhritarashtra’s blindness from harming an insect, still manifests. The present life is an opportunity to purify and uplift the inner condition. Live as a karma yogi, caretaking the embodied soul. Practice disentanglement from the physical so death releases easily, like a ripe cherry seed. “Reincarnation, basically from the karmic point of view, goes only from human life. We as humans experience our karmas, which we have done earlier.” “When you are human, when you are a bhakta, you should not doubt that you will come back at least in human form if you don’t manage to achieve mokṣa.”

Reminiscences of the masters reveal teachings on the mind’s attachments and inner stillness. In Kāṭhū, Mahāprabhujī foretold gold in the hills would drive people crazy. A golden-yellow stone was later found, sparking land feuds and export riches. He blessed a boy with a healing method for joint pain, to be shared without profit. That family runs a small hospital, always with a waiting line. Part of the treatment involves mantra under the banyan tree in Kāṭhū’s garden. Such quiet continuations persist. During a webcast, Swāmījī repeatedly phoned to move the video team. A sign arrived: “Don’t be disturbed,” yet a storm warning emptied the hall. The webcast continued, and later Swāmījī remarked external circumstances should not disturb. This applies when noise intrudes in Kriyānuṣṭhāna. Another teaching came when homesickness dissolved after fully seeing a sunset. Overnight, a lifelong physical inflexibility disappeared, revealing the mind’s grip. In Gurujī’s service, initial days brought only sitting with knee pain. When movement was allowed, a fast occurred because Gurujī did not eat. Hunger ended, but then three full meals were ordered within an hour. The mind swung from craving food to dreading it. “There’s gold in the hills, and it will make everybody crazy.” “You know, when you’re speaking, you really shouldn’t let external circumstances disturb you.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A name holds the power to shape identity and destiny. A story illustrates how a divine being received the name Hanuman, meaning "swollen jaw," after an incident. This being's father, the wind, stopped blowing in anger, causing universal suffering until the gods intervened. The name given at birth ties one to the body and its karma, often carrying burdens from parental mental states. A spiritual name offers liberation from this limited identification. It acts as a second mantra, a divine vibration to be realized. Faithfully identifying with it awakens its deeper meaning, transforming one's consciousness. The ultimate example is the power of God's name, which can grant liberation even when called without spiritual intent. "A name has such power... The name of God is even stronger than God Himself." "When Swāmījī gives us a yoga name, it is like a second mantra. It is something to realize."

Spiritual practice is the seed you plant now for the future. A child plants a peach seed, envisioning a future orchard. Our actions are like that seed; every karma bears fruit for the soul's journey ahead, whether in this life or another. We inherit the consequences of past actions and bequeath the results of our present ones to our future self. This human life and the chance for sādhanā are a priceless treasure. Do not waste this opportunity. Spiritual discipline, like a great fire, requires effort to ignite. Once established, it generates its own momentum and pulls you through difficult times. Do not focus on extinguishing every negative thought. Instead, reinforce your positive qualities and mantra. Clear a space within by cultivating your practice, so distracting thoughts find no fuel. Plant the seed of good action and let it grow. "Every action which we do comes to us later on." "If you’re doing something that you wouldn’t give to someone else, why give it to yourself?" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic